Quote from Steven Spielberg on Richard Attenborough

Steven Spielberg released the following statement upon the passing of Richard Attenborough:

Said Steven Spielberg, "Dickie Attenborough was passionate about everything in his life - family, friends, country and career. He made a gift to the world with his emotional epic 'Gandhi' and he was the perfect ringmaster to bring the dinosaurs back to life as John Hammond in 'Jurassic Park.' He was a dear friend and I am standing in an endless line of those who completely adored him."